Casper public meetings in 2022

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council pre-meeting agenda consists of a presentation regarding Project SAFE and an agenda review. No specific legislative actions or decisions are listed for this session.

• Presentation regarding Project SAFE
• Agenda Review

City Council

The Casper City Council will consider a third reading ordinance for the Pasadena Addition zone change and subdivision agreement. The meeting also includes votes on several service contracts, land purchases, and the appointment of a new City Attorney.

• Ordinance for Pasadena Addition zone change and subdivision agreement
• Purchase of 47.94 acres near the Old Landfill area from Knife River
• Contract with Crown Construction, LLC for North Platte River pathway and boat ramp installation
• Appointment of Eric K. Nelson as Casper City Attorney
• Public hearing for Antojitos Shiwas LLC liquor license at 611 West Collins

City Council approved $2,811,626.80 in bills and claims and passed Ordinance No. 19-22 regarding the Pasadena Addition. The council also approved 12 consent resolutions for various city projects and several administrative appointments.

• Approved $2,811,626.80 in bills and claims
• Approved new Restaurant Liquor License No. 50 for Antojitos Shiwas
• Passed Ordinance No. 19-22 for Pasadena Addition vacation, replat, subdivision agreement, and zone change
• Approved 12 consent resolutions including a 47.94-acre land purchase from Knife River
• Employed Eric K. Nelson as Casper City Attorney (Resolution 22-231)
• Authorized purchase of 4 new mid-size police utility vehicles
• Rejected all bids for Paradise Valley Pool Gutter Replacement (Project No. 22-047)
• Approved ownership transfer for Restaurant Liquor License No. 41 (El Burro Loco)

Work Session

The Casper City Council is holding a work session to seek direction on several items. The agenda includes discussions regarding an SRO contract, COLA, and the utility rate model.

• SRO Contract direction request
• COLA direction request
• Utility Rate Model Review

Council gave preliminary approval for a 3.5% COLA for all employees in January and agreed to move a five-year School Resource Officer contract forward for formal approval. Staff also presented utility rate increases for refuse, water, and sewer services.

• Approved 3.5% COLA for all employees in January
• Approved moving SRO contract forward for formal approval
• Refuse Collection Fund rates to increase 6% in January
• Water Fund rates to increase 7% for several years
• Sewer Fund rates to increase 11% next month

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances to amend the municipal code regarding malicious harms based on protected classes. The agenda also includes rezoning for the Pasadena Addition and several equipment purchases.

• Ordinance amending Casper Municipal Code to include 'Malicious Harms' based on protected classes
• $281,456 contract with WWC Engineering for Midwest Avenue Reconstruction
• Purchase of 12 new police interceptor utility vehicles for the Casper Police Department
• Grant awards totaling $89,398 from the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security
• Up to $46,900 for 504 residential trash containers

The Council passed an ordinance prohibiting malicious harms and discrimination based on protected characteristics and a new ordinance regulating private alarm systems. They also approved over $5.1 million in bills and claims and several equipment purchases for city departments.

• Approved Ordinance No. 17-22 establishing regulations and fees for private alarm systems
• Approved Ordinance No. 18-22 prohibiting malicious harms and discrimination based on protected characteristics (all aye except one nay)
• Approved Ordinance No. 19-22 for vacation, replat, subdivision agreement, and zone change for Pasadena Addition
• Approved $5,121,325.18 in bills and claims
• Approved transfer of Retail Liquor License No. 37 to 307 Repair, Inc. dba Yellowstone Garage Bar and Grill
• Approved issuance of Restaurant Liquor License No. 49 for MW KW Corp. dba Little Shop of Burgers
• Approved 11 resolutions, including a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for electric fleet conversion study
• Authorized purchase of 12 police interceptor utility vehicles, 2 dump trucks, and 504 trash containers

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council pre-meeting includes a presentation regarding a sole source with Core and Main LP. The agenda also covers the council leadership process and an agenda review.

• Council Leadership Process
• Sole Source with Core and Main LP

City Council

The Casper City Council will consider ordinances to update private intrusion alarm rules and add hate crime protections to the municipal code. The meeting also includes discussions on liquor license transfers, infrastructure contracts, and land use changes.

• Ordinance amending the municipal code to include hate crime protections
• Public hearing date set for December 6 regarding liquor licenses at West Yellowstone and North Center Street
• Contract with Crown Construction, LLC for landfill leachate force main extension
• Agreement with Core and Main LP for water meter procurement
• Ordinance regarding Pasadena Addition rezoning and subdivision

The City Council approved an ordinance adding protections against malicious harms based on race, religion, sexual orientation, and other identities to the municipal code. The council also approved several land use resolutions, liquor license transfers, and over $3.2 million in bills and claims.

• Approved Ordinance No. 18-22 adding Section 9.08.020 regarding malicious harms (8-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 19-22 for Pasadena Addition vacation, replat, and zone change
• Approved Ordinance No. 17-22 repealing and replacing Chapter 8.08 of municipal code
• Approved $3,285,951.38 in bills and claims
• Approved liquor license transfer for The Drinkery – Modern Bar + Venue by Cory
• Approved 11 consent resolutions including police grants and infrastructure projects
• Established December 6, 2022, for public hearings on two liquor license items
• Tabled flag lot issue to a future work session

Work Session

The Casper City Council is holding a work session to discuss several municipal items. Topics include updates to non-discrimination ordinances, drug court progress, and fire station safety measures. The council will also review the North Platte Subdivision Master Plan.

• Non-Discrimination Ordinance Updates
• Drug Court Update
• Ice Arena Subsidy & Expansion
• Fire Station Safe Zones and Cameras
• North Platte Subdivision Master Plan

Council approved moving forward with a Request for Proposals for a master plan for land near the Ford Wyoming Center. Staff were directed to research funding for a second ice arena sheet and the utility of security cameras at fire stations. Proposed amendments to the non-discrimination ordinance will be scripted for a future meeting.

• Approved moving forward with the North Platte Subdivision Master Plan RFP
• Directed staff to research funding possibilities for a second ice arena sheet
• Directed staff to research the usefulness of security cameras around fire stations
• Agreed to include proposed non-discrimination ordinance amendments in next week's packet

City Council

This special meeting consists of a roll call and an adjournment into an executive session regarding personnel. No other public items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session regarding personnel

The City Council convened for a special session and entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive public decisions were made before the meeting adjourned.

• Approved motion to adjourn into executive session for personnel discussion
• Approved motion to adjourn executive session
• Approved motion to adjourn special meeting

Pre-Meeting

This pre-meeting agenda consists of procedural presentations and reviews. The session includes a quarterly update from the Judge and a review of the budget calendar.

• Judge’s Quarterly Update
• Budget Calendar presentation
• Agenda Review

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding hate crime protections and private intrusion alarms. The agenda also includes land use changes such as annexations and rezoning. Additionally, the council will review multiple professional service contracts for water and road projects.

• Ordinance adding hate crime protections to the municipal code
• Contract with Civil Engineering Professionals, Inc. for Water System Updates
• Annexation and rezoning of 2.0 acres in Dowler No. 2 Subdivision
• $8,000 grant from Rocky Mountain Power Foundation for First Street Gateway
• Transfer of liquor license at 410 South Ash Street

The Council passed an ordinance adding protections against malicious harms based on identity, including age. It also approved the annexation and C-2 zoning of property at 3025 Paradise Drive and the rezoning of 3041 Paradise Drive. Additionally, the Council approved $2,318,525.48 in bills and claims.

• Approved Ordinance No. 18-22 adding 'malicious harms' based on identity (including age) to municipal code
• Approved Ordinance No. 16-22 annexing 2.0 acres at 3025 Paradise Drive and rezoning 8.2 acres at 3041 Paradise Drive to C-2 (General Business)
• Approved $2,318,525.48 in bills and claims
• Approved Ordinance No. 17-22 regarding private intrusion alarms (first reading)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-190 regarding annexation of Tract 8, Dowler No. 2 Subdivision
• Approved 9 consent resolutions for professional services, including water system updates and road improvements
• Appointed three members to the Council of People with Disabilities
• Accepted $8,000 grant from Rocky Mountain Power Foundation for First Street Gateway

Work Session

The Casper City Council will hold a work session to receive updates on transit stops and signage. The council will also seek direction regarding the Station #1 design and the 1%#17 community projects process.

• Transit stop and signage update
• Station #1 design direction
• 1%#17 Community Projects Process direction

The City Council reviewed updates on transit signage and the need for a new Fire Station No. 1. Council directed staff to investigate design costs and land possibilities for the station and to refine the One Cent #17 funding process for service agencies.

• Directed staff to research land possibilities and design costs for Fire Station No. 1
• Approved waiting until the new Council is seated to make One Cent #17 application decisions
• Directed staff to update reporting and funding cycles for One Cent projects
• Decided to postpone discussion on One-Way to Two-Way conversion until revenue is identified

City Council

This special meeting follows a scheduled work session. The agenda consists of procedural items and an adjournment into executive session regarding litigation.

• Adjournment into executive session for litigation

The City Council met for a special session to discuss litigation in a closed executive session. No substantive public decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved motion to adjourn into executive session to discuss litigation
• Approved motion to adjourn from executive session
• Approved motion to adjourn the special meeting

City Council

The Casper City Council is establishing a November 1, 2022, public hearing date for an ordinance regarding malicious harms based on identity. The agenda also includes several equipment purchases and engineering contracts.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 9.08 regarding malicious harms
• $370,098.00 contract with WLC Engineering for Westridge Addition Improvements
• $167,982.00 purchase of three golf course green mowers
• $239,850.00 purchase of a loader mounted snow blower
• Ordinance regarding Private Intrusion Alarms

The council passed on third reading an ordinance approving a partial plat vacation, replat, vacation of public parkland, and zone change for the North Platte River Park No. 2 Subdivision. The action vacates two lots from park use and rezones them to M-1 (Limited Industrial) and M-2 (General Industrial), while keeping a third lot as Park Historic. Councilmember McIntosh abstained. The council also set a November 1 public hearing on a hate crimes ordinance and rescheduled an alarm ordinance hearing to the same date.

• Approved Ordinance 15-22 on third reading: partial plat vacation, replat, vacation of parkland, and rezoning of North Platte River Park No. 2 (McIntosh abstained)
• Established November 1, 2022 as public hearing date for ordinance adding Section 9.08.020 on malicious harms based on race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
• Canceled October 18 public hearing and re-established November 1 for ordinance repealing/replacing Chapter 8.08 on private intrusion alarms
• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $3,618,491.43
• Adopted five consent resolutions: KLJ Engineering contract for Evansville Texas Street Extension study, transition to service fee model for utility card payments, release of Coates Road Local Assessment District liens, Worthington Lenhart contract for Westridge Addition improvements, and lease agreement with Charles E. Piersall Chapter of Izaak Walton League
• Authorized purchase of three golf course green mowers, one 1-ton 4x4 pickup with snow plow, and one loader-mounted snow blower
• Excused absence of Councilmember Pollock
• Adjourned into executive session to discuss personnel and litigation

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council pre-meeting features presentations regarding mental health and a quarterly update from the judge. The session also includes an agenda review.

• Mental Health Update presentation
• Judge’s Quarterly Update presentation
• Agenda Review

Work Session

The Casper City Council will discuss sales tax and consider moving forward with an anti-discrimination ordinance. The council also seeks direction on contractor licenses, demolition safety barriers, shipping container ordinances, and aquatics subsidies.

• Anti-Discrimination Ordinance approval
• Sales Tax Discussion
• Contractor License Category Updates
• Demolition Safety Barriers
• Shipping Container Ordinance

The Casper City Council held a work session and gave preliminary approval to move forward with an anti-discrimination ordinance, contractor license category updates, and demolition safety barrier requirements. They also discussed sales tax revenue, shipping container regulations, and aquatics subsidies, but no formal votes were taken.

• Advanced anti-discrimination ordinance for formal consideration
• Advanced contractor license updates adding Class 2b and Class 4 categories
• Advanced demolition safety barrier requirements
• Requested staff research on shipping container ordinance
• Discussed aquatics subsidy strategies, no decision made

Pre-Meeting

This pre-meeting for the Casper City Council includes an update on the Lifejacket Program and a presentation regarding the LWCF Grant for Washington Park. The council will also review monthly financial reports.

• Lifejacket Program Update
• LWCF Grant – Washington Park
• Monthly Financial Reports

City Council

The council will consider a $168,872.00 purchase for an armored tactical rescue vehicle. Agenda items also include rezoning properties on Paradise Drive and a new liquor license for the Bluebird at the Cheese Barrel. Additionally, several service contracts and ordinance updates are up for consideration.

• Purchase of Lenco BearCat Armored Tactical Rescue Vehicle for $168,872.00
• Rezoning and annexation of properties at 3025 Paradise Drive and 3041 Paradise Drive to C-2
• New restaurant liquor license for Bluebird at the Cheese Barrel (544 South Center)
• Contract with Automation & Electronics, Inc. for landfill leachate controls
• Ordinance to repeal and replace Private Intrusion Alarms code

The Casper City Council approved the purchase of a Lenco BearCat armored tactical rescue vehicle for $168,872 and set an October 18 public hearing on a new alarm ordinance. Several consent agenda items were approved, including contracts for landfill leachate controls and Ford Wyoming Center flue replacement. The meeting also included second reading of a plat vacation and zone change for North Platte River Park No. 2 Subdivision.

• Approved purchase of one Lenco BearCat armored tactical rescue vehicle for $168,872
• Set October 18, 2022 as public hearing date for new private intrusion alarm ordinance
• Authorized contract with Automation & Electronics for Casper Regional Landfill Cell 5 leachate controls
• Authorized contract with Long Building Technologies for Ford Wyoming Center flue replacement
• Approved license agreement with Natrona County for sanitary sewer main work
• Approved MOU with City of Mills for Metro Animal Shelter services
• Authorized ground lease agreement with WYO Complex
• Approved appointments to boards and commissions to fill vacancies

Work Session

The Casper City Council will seek direction on credit card fees, the Fort Caspar subsidy, and updates to the alarm ordinance. The council is also scheduled to receive information regarding Amendment A.

• Credit Card Fees
• Fort Caspar Subsidy
• Alarm Ordinance Updates
• Amendment A

The Casper City Council held a work session on September 27, 2022, discussing several items but taking no formal votes. Council gave informal approval to move forward with transitioning credit card fees to customers, excluding Community Development, and to update the alarm ordinance to reduce false alarm responses. A presentation on the Fort Caspar subsidy and Amendment A for corporate stock investments were also discussed.

• Advanced credit card fee shift to customers for formal consideration, excluding Community Development
• Advanced updated alarm ordinance allowing two false alarms before fees for formal consideration
• Discussed Fort Caspar subsidy strategies, including credit card fees and volunteer use
• Discussed Amendment A to allow up to 20% of city investments in corporate stocks

City Council

The council will review several zoning ordinances, including annexation and rezoning for Paradise Drive properties. The agenda also includes approving various contracts and equipment purchases for city departments. Additionally, the meeting covers new liquor license applications and community grant agreements.

• $750,000 CDBG grant for Wyoming Food for Thought Grocery Store
• $500,000 CDBG grant for Willard Envision Center renovations
• Rezoning of 8.2-acres at 3041 Paradise Drive to C-2 (General Business)
• Sole source purchase of truck packs for $43,349.07
• New liquor license for Bluebird at the Cheese Barrel

The council approved on first reading an ordinance for a partial plat, vacation, replat, vacation of public parkland, and zone change for the North Platte River Park No. 2 Subdivision. It also approved on first reading an ordinance annexing 2.0 acres at 3025 Paradise Drive and rezoning 8.2 acres at 3041 Paradise Drive to C-2 General Business. A second-reading ordinance correcting a scrivener's error in a previous annexation was also passed. Additionally, the council approved a consent agenda including 12 resolutions and 6 consent minute actions covering contracts, purchases, and appointments.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 15-22 for North Platte River Park No. 2 Subdivision (McIntosh abstained)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 16-22 annexing 2.0 acres and rezoning 8.2 acres to C-2 General Business (McIntosh abstained)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 14-22 correcting a scrivener's error in a previous annexation
• Approved 12 consent resolutions including fiber optic agreement, street ice slicer contract, city hall renovation design, Poplar Street improvements, and CDBG agreements totaling $1.25M
• Approved consent minute actions including reappointment of Bill Thompson to Investment Advisory Committee, purchase of a backhoe loader ($149,875) and wide area mower ($80,900), and appointment of Travis Van Hecke to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $4,024,962.70
• Established October 4, 2022 as public hearing date for new liquor license for Blues Gypsy, LLC dba Bluebird at the Cheese Barrel (Pollock and McIntosh abstained)
• Approved minutes of September 6, 2022 regular meeting and two executive sessions

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council pre-meeting includes presentations on a wind turbine art installation follow-up and capital roll over. The agenda also features discussions regarding fire pension promissory notes and street speeds.

• Wind Turbine Art Installation Follow-up
• Capital Roll Over
• Fire Pension A Promissory Notes
• Casper Street Speed Discussion
• Patterson-Zonta

Work Session

The Casper City Council will discuss a contract amendment for Project Safe and request direction on a Library StoryWalk MOU. The council is also considering moving forward with an investment in corporate bonds.

• Library StoryWalk MOU direction request
• Investment in corporate bonds approval
• Project Safe contract amendment discussion

The Casper City Council gave informal approval to move forward with three items: a memorandum of understanding for a Library StoryWalk along the Platte River trail, a policy to invest in corporate bonds with limits, and a redesigned City Hall security renovation (Project Safe) with a $4M-$4.5M budget. No formal votes were taken; these are work session discussions.

• Gave thumbs-up to move Library StoryWalk MOU forward for formal consideration
• Gave thumbs-up to move corporate bond investment policy forward for formal consideration
• Gave thumbs-up to Project Safe design concept and to move design contract forward for formal approval
• Assigned Councilmember Pollock to Regional Water and LGBTQ Advisory Boards
• Assigned Vice Mayor Knell as alternate for Chamber of Commerce and liaison to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Assigned Councilmember Humphrey to Natrona County Health Department Board
• City Manager Napier designated lead for City at Advance Casper meetings

City Council

The Council will address appointments for Ward II and Ward III vacancies. The meeting also includes setting public hearing dates for annexation and rezoning requests, as well as authorizing several equipment purchases.

• Appointment of councilmembers for Ward II and Ward III vacancies
• Purchase of two new front-loading sanitation trucks for $645,142
• Annexation and rezoning requests for 3025 and 3041 Paradise Drive
• Agreement with Modern Electric Co. for Solid Waste electrical service upgrades
• Purchase of ten diesel fuel shipments from Homax Oil Company up to $186,570

The Casper City Council appointed Kenyne Humphrey and Michael McIntosh to fill vacancies, approved $3,399,515.78 in bills and claims, and passed several ordinances and resolutions. It also set public hearing dates for annexation and rezoning items.

• Appointed Kenyne Humphrey to Ward II and Michael McIntosh to Ward III (unanimous)
• Approved $3,399,515.78 in bills and claims (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 15-22 correcting a scrivener's error on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 13-22 amending zoning code on third reading (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions 22-157 through 22-162 for plat approval, electrical upgrades, and impact assistance (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of sanitation trucks, utility vehicle, mower, and fuel (unanimous)
• Set Sept. 20, 2022 public hearing for annexation and rezoning (unanimous, with one abstention)

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council pre-meeting includes interviews for vacant seats in Ward II and Ward III. The council will also address the selection of a Vice Mayor. A regular council meeting is scheduled to follow at 5:30 p.m.

• Vice Mayor selection
• Ward II vacancy interviews with Kenyne Humphrey, Carol Johnson, and Marlan Ferguson
• Ward III vacancy interviews with Amanda Haptonstall, Terry Wingerter, Mike Pyatt, and Michael McIntosh

Work Session

The Casper City Council will hold a work session to discuss several topics. The council is requesting direction on an indoor sports complex, city facility fiber, and metro funding priorities.

• Direction requested for Indoor Sports Complex
• Information regarding Advance Casper
• Direction requested for City Facility Fiber
• Direction requested for Metro Funding Priorities

The Casper City Council held a work session and gave preliminary approval to move forward with formal consideration of a 99-year lease for the WYO Complex indoor sports facility and a $1.013M fiber optic contract with Mountain West Technologies. They also agreed to pursue a contract with Sustainable Strategies for grant assistance and discussed filling two upcoming council vacancies. No formal votes were taken; these items are expected to come before the Council at future regular meetings.

• Gave thumbs up to move forward with formal consideration of 99-year lease for WYO Complex indoor sports facility
• Agreed to move forward with $1.013M fiber optic contract with Mountain West Technologies
• Gave thumbs up to move forward with contract with Sustainable Strategies for grant assistance
• Directed staff to research Livability marketing proposal
• Directed staff to form task force to study Metro Animal Facility improvements
• Discussed filling Ward II and Ward III vacancies; majority favored application/interview process

City Council

The council will consider a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Amendment #1. The agenda includes authorizations for purchasing two new transit buses and 49 portable radios. Additionally, the council will review various ordinance amendments and contract approvals.

• Purchase of a 16-passenger bus for $148,361
• Purchase of a 24-passenger bus for $196,826
• Purchase of 49 Motorola portable radios for $260,426.49
• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Amendment #1
• Contract for renovation services at 123 W. First Street

The council approved Budget Amendment #1 for FY2023 and passed on third reading a franchise extension for Mountain West Technologies Corporation through 2037. They also approved consent resolutions for bus purchases, a monument sign, and professional services contracts, and appointed a new member to the Senior Services Board.

• Approved Budget Amendment #1 to FY2023 budget (Resolution 22-151, Councilmember Knell abstained)
• Passed on third reading franchise extension for Mountain West Technologies through April 26, 2037 (Ordinance 11-22, Councilmember Gamroth abstained)
• Approved second reading of ordinance amending municipal code sections 17.20.070 and 17.105.010 (Ordinance 13-22)
• Approved second reading correcting scrivener's error in Trails West Estates subdivision legal description (Ordinance 12-22)
• Approved consent resolutions: engineering contract for 123 W. First St., FY2023 victim services contract, purchase of two transit buses ($148,361 and $196,826), and monument sign installation (Resolutions 22-152 through 22-156, Councilmember Knell abstained on bus purchases)
• Approved purchase of 49 Motorola portable radios and appointment of Kate Maxwell to Senior Services Board
• Approved bills and claims totaling $3,717,146.86
• Established September 6, 2022 public hearing for annexation correction and North Platte River Park subdivision

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council pre-meeting includes a presentation regarding an employee one-time payment. The meeting also includes an agenda review.

• Employee One-Time Payment presentation
• Agenda Review

Work Session

The council will discuss moving forward with approval for FY23 Budget Amendment #1. The session also includes requests for direction on an armored tactical rescue vehicle, Hogadon subsidies, and outdoor recreation grants.

• FY23 Budget Amendment #1 approval
• Bird Scooters update
• Armored Tactical Rescue Vehicle direction request
• Hogadon Subsidy discussion
• Outdoor Recreation Grants discussion

The Casper City Council gave informal approval (thumbs up) to several items during an August 9, 2022 work session. These included moving forward with a $169K armored tactical rescue vehicle purchase, advancing FY23 Budget Amendment #1 for formal approval, and supporting a 3% rate increase and other changes to reduce the Hogadon ski area subsidy. The council also supported applying for outdoor recreation grants and received updates on Bird Scooters and a wellness app for employees. No formal votes were taken; all actions were directional.

• Gave thumbs up to move FY23 Budget Amendment #1 forward for formal approval
• Gave thumbs up for Police Chief to negotiate purchase of armored tactical rescue vehicle ($169K from opportunity fund)
• Gave thumbs up to move forward with Hogadon subsidy reduction proposals including 3% rate increase
• Gave thumbs up to support outdoor recreation grant applications for boat ramps, campground upgrades, and partner projects
• Discussed possible future renegotiation of Bird Scooter fees (no decision made)
• Received update on Cordico Wellness App for employee mental health (no decision needed)

City Council

This special meeting follows a regularly scheduled work session. The council will convene in an executive session regarding land acquisition.

• Executive session for land acquisition

The Casper City Council met in special session on August 9, 2022, and took only procedural actions. It excused Councilmember Johnson's absence, adjourned into executive session to discuss land acquisition, then reconvened and adjourned the meeting. No substantive decisions were made.

• Excused Councilmember Johnson's absence (motion passed)
• Adjourned into executive session for land acquisition discussion (motion passed)
• Adjourned executive session and reconvened (motion passed)
• Adjourned special meeting (motion passed, Councilmember Cathey voting nay)

City Council

The council will consider priorities for using the 1% #17 Sales Tax and establish a public hearing date for the FY 2023 Budget Amendment. Other items include liquor license transfers and various infrastructure contracts.

• Transfer of Retail Liquor License No. 13 to 307 Golf
• $10,000 grant for River Restoration Project Area
• Contract with Dynamic Controls Inc. for Ford Wyoming Center security hardware
• Eagle Valley Addition No. 2 zone change and subdivision
• Appointments to the Downtown Development Authority Board

The Casper City Council approved $3,255,753.91 in bills and claims, adopted a resolution setting sales tax priorities, and approved several liquor license transfers and ordinances. The council also authorized appointments to the Downtown Development Authority board and entered executive session for litigation and land acquisition.

• Approved $3,255,753.91 in bills and claims
• Adopted Resolution 22-133 setting 1% sales tax priorities
• Authorized transfer of Retail Liquor License No. 13 to 307 Golf at 455 Thelma Dr
• Authorized transfer of Retail Liquor License No. 5 to 5371 Blackmore Rd
• Passed Ordinance 13-22 on first reading amending zoning code sections
• Passed Ordinance 11-22 on second reading amending WERCS franchise
• Passed Ordinance 12-22 on second reading correcting legal description for Trails West Estates
• Passed Ordinance 10-22 on third reading creating Eagle Valley Addition No. 2

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council pre-meeting includes presentations regarding One Cent and the Public Information Officer. The session also includes an agenda review.

• One Cent presentation
• Public Information Officer presentation
• Agenda Review

The Casper City Council reviewed the final One Cent #17 resolution, which outlines how $64.5M will be spent over four years if voters approve it in November. The plan includes $4.8M for street repairs, $2.2M for nonprofit contracts, and funding for water and sewer projects. Councilmembers discussed but did not vote on the plan, and no formal action was taken. The council also discussed the Public Information Officer position, with most members agreeing to keep it in the Police Department for now.

• Reviewed final One Cent #17 resolution with $64.5M spending plan (no vote)
• Discussed $4.8M street repairs allocation (no action)
• Discussed $2.2M nonprofit contracts addition (no action)
• Discussed Public Information Officer position, majority favored keeping in Police Department (no formal vote)

Work Session

The Casper City Council will review updates on the Ice Arena expansion and the North Platte River Park No. 2 Subdivision. The council will also receive information regarding ARPA Fund grant applications and consider moving forward with cemetery rules and regulations.

• Ice Arena Expansion Update
• ARPA Fund Grant Applications
• North Platte River Park No. 2 Subdivision
• Cemetery Rules & Regulations

The Casper City Council held a work session and gave informal approval to move forward with several items: an ice arena expansion proposal, six ARPA grant applications totaling $14.4M, and a master plan for land around the Ford Wyoming Center. They also agreed to keep the North Platte River Park No. 2 Subdivision zoning as M-1 and M-2 and to move cemetery rules and regulations forward. No formal votes were taken; these items are scheduled for future council meetings.

• Directed staff and user groups to develop ice arena expansion proposal (informal thumbs up)
• Approved moving forward with six ARPA grant applications totaling $14.4M (informal)
• Approved hiring consultant for FWC master plan, cost to be brought back (informal)
• Decided to keep M-1 and M-2 zoning for North Platte River Park No. 2 Subdivision (informal)
• Moved cemetery rules and regulations resolution forward (informal)

City Council

This special meeting consists of roll call and a transition into an executive session. The closed session will address security, litigation, and land acquisition. No other public items are listed on this agenda.

• Adjournment into executive session regarding security, litigation, and land acquisition

The Casper City Council met in special session on July 26, 2022, but took no substantive public action. The council excused Councilmember Johnson's absence, adjourned into executive session to discuss land acquisition, litigation, and security, and then adjourned the meeting. No votes on ordinances, resolutions, or contracts occurred.

• Excused Councilmember Johnson's absence (motion passed)
• Adjourned into executive session for land acquisition, litigation, and security (motion passed)
• Adjourned executive session and reopened public meeting (motion passed)
• Adjourned special meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The Casper City Council will conduct a third reading ordinance for the Eagle Valley Addition No. 2 zone change. The agenda also includes public hearings for restaurant liquor licenses and amendments to a telecommunications franchise.

• Third reading ordinance for Eagle Valley Addition No. 2 zone change and replat
• Public hearing for Steamboat Deli & Outlet liquor license at 251 S Center St
• Liquor license transfer from Keg and Cork, Inc. to 307 Golf
• Easements for North Platte Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
• Amendments to Mountain West Telephone telecommunications franchise

The Casper City Council approved $2,881,658.40 in bills and claims, authorized a restaurant liquor license for Steamboat Deli & Outlet, and set public hearings for liquor license transfers and a code amendment. They also advanced ordinances on a Mountain West Telephone franchise and a scrivener's error correction, while continuing action on the Eagle Valley Addition No. 2 and Centennial Hills Village Business Park No. 4 due to absences.

• Approved $2,881,658.40 in bills and claims (unanimous)
• Authorized Restaurant Liquor License No. 47 for Steamboat Deli & Outlet (unanimous)
• Set Aug 2 public hearings for liquor license transfers and code amendment (unanimous, Gamroth abstained on one item)
• Advanced Ordinance No. 11-22 on Mountain West Telephone franchise (first reading, Gamroth abstained)
• Advanced Ordinance No. 12-22 correcting scrivener's error in Trails West Estates (first reading)
• Continued third reading of Ordinance No. 10-22 (Eagle Valley Addition No. 2) to Aug 2
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-131 for sewer easements with West Center Hospitality RE, LLC
• Continued Resolution No. 22-132 (Centennial Hills Village Business Park No. 4) to Aug 2

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council pre-meeting includes a presentation on Casper Mountain road speed. The meeting also includes an agenda review.

• Presentation on Casper Mountain Road Speed
• Agenda Review

Work Session

The Casper City Council will seek direction regarding the Ford Wyoming Center Study. The council also plans to move forward with a discussion on the One Cent follow-up.

• Ford Wyoming Center Study (Direction Requested)
• One Cent Follow-up Discussion (Move Forward for Approval)

The Council gave preliminary approval to one cent funding allocations, including $2.25M for a community grant program and a $650K reduction in public building repairs. Staff will prepare a resolution for formal consideration. The Ford Wyoming Center study was informational only, with no action taken.

• Approved one cent allocations with $2.25M for community grant program (thumbs up)
• Reduced public building repairs by $650K to fund non-profit grants
• Discussed using $150K from armored vehicle allocation for Metro Animal funding
• No action on Ford Wyoming Center renovation; study informational only

City Council

The council will review updates to the municipal parking code and a zone change for Eagle Valley Addition No. 2. The meeting also includes discussions on transit software contracts and river restoration monitoring. Public hearing dates will be established for new liquor licenses and telecommunications franchise amendments.

• Amending Casper Municipal Code parking regulations
• Zone change and subdivision agreement for Eagle Valley Addition No. 2
• $52,988.87 contract with Stantec Consulting for river restoration monitoring
• $25,000 maximum contract for Evansville East Side sidewalk and trail study
• New liquor license for Steamboat Deli & Outlet at 251 South Center St.

The Casper City Council approved $2,039,712.88 in bills and claims, adopted a revised parking ordinance on third reading, and approved a vacation, replat, and zone change for Eagle Valley Addition No. 2 on second reading. The council also passed 15 consent resolutions, including contracts for transit services, a sidewalk study, and animal shelter agreements. No decisions were made on one-cent funding allocations, which were discussed during public comment.

• Approved $2,039,712.88 in bills and claims (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 9-22 amending parking regulations (passed, with Freel and Pacheco voting nay)
• Approved Ordinance 10-22 for Eagle Valley Addition No. 2 (passed, Freel abstained)
• Approved 15 consent resolutions including transit contracts, sidewalk study, and animal shelter MOUs (passed, Cathey voted nay on 22-120)
• Established July 19, 2022 public hearings for liquor license, WERCS franchise, and scrivener's error correction (passed)
• Reappointed Dr. Matthew Wold to Casper-Natrona County Health Department Board (passed)
• Approved minutes of June 21, 2022 regular and executive sessions (passed)
• Adjourned into executive session for potential litigation and land acquisition (passed)

Pre-Meeting

This is a procedural pre-meeting for the Casper City Council. The session includes reviewing the upcoming agenda and receiving agreements from the City Attorney.

• Agreements from City Attorney
• Agenda Review

Work Session

The council will consider recommendations for One Cent funding and a management contract amendment for the Ford Wyoming Center and Hogadon. Additionally, the council will request direction regarding the SRO Program.

• Ford Wyoming Center & Hogadon Management Contract Amendment
• One Cent Funding Recommendation
• SRO Program Direction Requested

The Casper City Council gave informal approval to move forward a contract amendment with OVG360 for managing the Ford Wyoming Center and Hogadon, including an escape clause allowing the City to terminate food and beverage operations at Hogadon with declining fees. The Council also discussed the $64.5M One Cent #17 funding proposal, directing staff to explore shifting funds to streets and gather more information on various items. No formal votes were taken; these were work session discussions.

• Advanced OVG360 contract amendment with Hogadon escape clause (informal consensus)
• Directed staff to explore shifting One Cent funds to streets and review surplus amounts
• Directed staff to gather more info on transit grants, fuel surcharges, and parking garage options
• Deferred agenda review and legislative review

City Council

The council will review amendments to the current fiscal year budget and approve appropriations for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The agenda also includes a proposal to transfer part of Highland Park, including tennis courts, to the Natrona County School District. Additionally, several zoning changes and business licenses are up for consideration.

• Transferring part of Highland Park, including tennis courts, to Natrona County School District
• Amending the current budget and making appropriations for the 2022-2023 fiscal year
• Purchasing a new police interceptor vehicle for $47,009.00
• Approving a new bar and grill license for La Cocina Mexican Restaurant
• Rejecting all bids received for the Paradise Valley to Robertson Road Trail project

The Casper City Council approved the third amendment to the FY2022 budget and the FY2023 appropriations resolution, along with several land-use ordinances including Eagle Valley Addition No. 2, Kensington Heights Addition No. 5, and Harmony Hills Addition No. 4. The council also passed an amended parking ordinance and approved a consent agenda with 18 resolutions covering contracts, grants, and property transfers. All votes passed with some abstentions.

• Approved third amendment to FY2022 budget (Resolution 22-96)
• Approved FY2023 appropriations (Resolution 22-97)
• Approved Eagle Valley Addition No. 2 vacation, replat, and zone change (Ordinance 10-22, first reading)
• Approved amended parking ordinance on second reading (Ordinance 9-22)
• Approved Kensington Heights Addition No. 5 subdivision (Ordinance 7-22, third reading)
• Approved Harmony Hills Addition No. 4 subdivision and rezoning (Ordinance 8-22, third reading)
• Approved 18 consent resolutions including contracts and grants (Resolutions 22-98 to 22-115)
• Authorized discharge of $267,178.21 uncollectible accounts and vehicle purchases

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council pre-meeting includes an update on the Municipal Court from Judge Martinez. The council will also conduct an agenda review.

• Municipal Court Update from Judge Martinez

Work Session

The Casper City Council will discuss several items including an art installation and the Casper Business Center. The council is also scheduled to consider moving forward with Budget Amendment #3. Additional discussions include a facility study and a resolution regarding Parkway parking fees.

• Budget Amendment #3 approval
• Chris Navarro Art Installation direction
• Personnel Budget follow-up
• Casper Business Center discussion
• Parkway Parking Fee Resolution

The Casper City Council held a work session and gave preliminary approval to several items, including a $25 annual parkway parking permit fee (waiving the proposed $100 initial fee), a budget amendment for the Casper Business Center purchase, and a 10% facilities needs budget. No formal votes were taken; these items are set for future regular meetings.

• Approved $25 annual parkway parking permit fee, waiving $100 initial fee (thumbs up)
• Moved Budget Amendment #3 forward for formal approval (thumbs up)
• Approved budgeting 10% of facility cost estimates for needs (thumbs up)
• Approved purchase of two air handlers for City Hall (thumbs up)
• Directed staff to research advance material purchases to offset inflation
• Directed staff to research tourism data and locations for Windhenge sculpture

City Council

The council will establish a hearing date for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. The agenda also includes reviews of ordinances regarding parking and hotel regulations. Additionally, several service contracts and a land purchase agreement are up for authorization.

• Public hearing date for FY 2022-2023 budget
• $245,967.14 contract for Highland Park Cemetery irrigation improvements
• $85,307 contract for 2nd and Lincoln paving improvements
• $200,820 contract for a solid waste exit scale
• $250,000 purchase of 36.16 acres from Izaak Walton League

The Casper City Council approved Ordinance No. 9-22 on first reading, amending parking regulations, and directed staff to add a parkway parking fee resolution to next week's work session. The council also passed several second-reading ordinances and adopted 12 consent resolutions, including a $250,000 conservation easement purchase. A public hearing was set for June 21, 2022, to consider the FY2023 budget and other items. The meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions beyond these approvals.

• Approved Ordinance No. 9-22 (parking amendments) on first reading
• Set June 21, 2022 public hearing for FY2023 budget and other items
• Approved Ordinance No. 5-22 (hotels & roominghouses) on second reading
• Approved Ordinance No. 6-22 (mobile vendor parking) on second reading
• Approved Ordinance No. 7-22 (Kensington Heights subdivision) on second reading
• Approved Ordinance No. 8-22 (Harmony Hills subdivision) on second reading
• Adopted 12 consent resolutions including conservation easement purchase ($250,000)
• Approved bills and claims totaling $2,980,610.73

Pre-Meeting

This meeting consists of a pre-meeting agenda review for the Casper City Council. No other substantive items or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• Agenda Review

Work Session

The Casper City Council scheduled a work session for a budget discussion. No other specific agenda items or details were provided in the document.

• Budget discussion

The Casper City Council held a work session to review the FY23 budget, discussing revenue projections, staffing requests, and capital projects. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational, with council members asking questions and providing direction for staff to refine the budget before final adoption.

• Selected Mayor Pacheco as Council's representative on the Resolutions Committee, with Councilmember Cathey as alternate (no vote recorded)
• Designated Mayor Pacheco as voting delegate for the WAM Conference (no vote recorded)
• Discussed FY23 budget, including 5% salary range adjustment and 3.5% COLA costing $2.18M (no formal action)
• Reviewed capital budget with $10.7M dependent on grants; staff to receive feedback within two weeks (no formal action)

Work Session

The Casper City Council will review presentations regarding bars and grills and discuss potential changes to the cemetery ordinance. The council will also examine results from a one-cent survey.

• Bar & Grill Presentations
• Cemetery Ordinance Changes
• One Cent Survey Results

The Casper City Council held a work session and gave preliminary approval to move forward with the La Cocina bar and grill liquor license application and proposed cemetery fee changes, both for formal consideration at future regular meetings. Council also endorsed the One Cent #17 survey schedule and priorities, and directed staff to temporarily pause parkway parking enforcement. No final votes were taken; these were work session directives.

• Advanced La Cocina bar and grill liquor license application for formal consideration
• Advanced cemetery fee changes resolution for formal consideration
• Endorsed One Cent #17 survey schedule and priority direction
• Directed staff to temporarily pause parkway parking enforcement
• Agreed to consider draft resolution for Wyoming Association of Municipalities on liquor license changes

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council pre-meeting agenda consists of scheduled presentations and updates. Items include a presentation by the Casper Youth Council, a Russin update, and an audit review.

• Casper Youth Council presentation
• Russin update
• Audit presentation
• Agenda review

The Casper City Council held a pre-meeting on May 17, 2022, receiving updates from the Casper Youth Council, the FY21 audit, and the Russin statue. Councilmembers gave informal approval to proceed with a phased approach to preserve the Russin statue, starting with decommissioning the fountain pool. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Supported phased Russin statue preservation (informal thumbs up)
• Removed architectural services contract from consent agenda
• Heard FY21 audit report noting $5.1M overspend due to calculation errors
• Received Casper Youth Council update on engagement efforts

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the regulation of hotels and roominghouses. The agenda also includes several contract approvals for street improvements and municipal security.

• Revised contract for 12th Street Improvements: $1,147,892.00
• Public hearing on Hotels & Roominghouses licensing and regulation
• Contract for security improvements at Municipal Court with Haass Construction Co., Inc.
• Approval of the Downtown Open Container Area
• Architectural services contract to expand Casper Business Center

The Casper City Council approved $1,830,051.88 in bills and claims, passed several ordinances on first reading (including hotel/motel regulations, mobile vendor parking, and two subdivision approvals), and adopted a resolution for architectural services for a public safety and training headquarters. The council also approved a third-reading ordinance for Local Assessment District No. 158 and ten consent resolutions, including a downtown open container area and a fire pension fund.

• Approved $1,830,051.88 in bills and claims
• Passed Ordinance 5-22 (hotels & roominghouses) on first reading, as amended
• Passed Ordinance 6-22 (mobile vendor parking) on first reading
• Passed Ordinance 7-22 (Kensington Heights No. 5 subdivision) on first reading
• Passed Ordinance 8-22 (Harmony Hills No. 4 subdivision) on first reading
• Adopted Ordinance 4-22 (LAD 158 assessments) on third reading
• Adopted Resolution 22-79 (architectural services for public safety HQ)
• Adopted 10 consent resolutions (including downtown open container, fire pension fund, and 12th Street improvements)

Work Session

The Casper City Council held a work session to discuss several items requiring direction, including the Coates Road Limited Area Development (LAD) and USS Wyoming. The agenda also included information on the draft budget and a discussion on parks watering. No final votes or approvals were recorded in this agenda text.

• Coates Road LAD: Direction requested
• USS Wyoming: Direction requested
• Parks Watering Discussion: Direction requested
• Open Container Area: Direction requested
• Draft Budget Delivery: Information only

The Casper City Council held a work session and gave informal approval to several items: relocating the USS Wyoming model to the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, moving forward with park irrigation control and raw water conversion projects, and proceeding with the Coates Road LAD as proposed. Council also endorsed the original open container area map with a 10 p.m. closing time. These are work session directives, not formal votes; formal approval will occur at future meetings.

• Approved relocation of USS Wyoming model to National Museum of Military Vehicles (informal thumbs up)
• Approved moving forward with park irrigation control and raw water conversion projects (informal thumbs up)
• Approved Coates Road LAD as is with proposed assessment roll (informal thumbs up)
• Approved original open container area map with 10 p.m. closing time (informal thumbs up)

Pre-Meeting

This Casper City Council pre-meeting consists of scheduled presentations and an agenda review. Topics include a Leisure Services Board resolution and a follow-up on one-way to two-way conversion.

• Leisure Services Board Resolution presentation
• One-Way to Two Way Conversion Follow-up presentation
• WAM Resolutions presentation

City Council

The Casper City Council will consider the adoption of the Complete Streets Plan and the 2021 Casper Tourism Master Plan. The council is also setting a public hearing date for May 17, 2022, regarding hotel regulations and new subdivision agreements. Additionally, the council will review liquor license transfers and brewery applications.

• Adoption of the City of Casper Complete Streets Plan
• Public hearing for amendments to Hotel and Roominghouse regulations
• New microbrewery license application for Bull Horn Brewing, LLC
• Agreement with Treto Construction LLC for Industrial Avenue drainage improvements
• Rejection of all bids for City Hall Asbestos Abatement

The Casper City Council approved the Trails West Estates No. 6 subdivision agreement and final plat on third reading, with an amendment updating the signatory line to Mayor Ray Pacheco. The council also authorized the transfer of Retail Liquor License No. 30 to Half Barrel, Inc., and issued a new Microbrewery License No. 10 to Bull Horn Brewing, LLC. Additionally, the council approved $1,895,289.31 in bills and claims, adopted 13 consent resolutions, and set a public hearing for May 17, 2022, on several ordinances.

• Approved Trails West Estates No. 6 subdivision agreement and final plat (third reading, as amended)
• Authorized transfer of Retail Liquor License No. 30 to Half Barrel, Inc.
• Authorized issuance of Microbrewery License No. 10 to Bull Horn Brewing, LLC
• Approved $1,895,289.31 in bills and claims
• Adopted 13 consent resolutions (e.g., 2021 Casper Tourism Master Plan, Complete Streets Plan, Industrial Avenue drainage contract)
• Set May 17, 2022, public hearing for hotel/mobile vendor ordinance changes and Kensington Heights/Harmony Hills replats
• Authorized submission of six WAM resolutions for 2023 legislative priorities
• Rejected bids for City Hall Asbestos Abatement Project

City Council

The City Council will consider approving an $8,000,000 contract to purchase the Casper Business Center Building and its parking facility from Wyoming Financial Properties, Inc. The council will also consider a lease agreement for portions of the building with Mountain West Technologies Corporation.

• $8,000,000 contract for the purchase of Casper Business Center Building
• Lease agreement with Mountain West Technologies Corporation for building space

The Casper City Council approved a contract to purchase the Casper Business Center building and its parking facility from Wyoming Financial Properties for $8,000,000. The council also approved a lease agreement with Mountain West Technologies Corporation for portions of the building, including rooftop antenna space, a fourth-floor data processing area, and a ground-floor network operations center. Councilmember Gamroth abstained from both votes due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved Resolution 22-57: $8,000,000 contract with Wyoming Financial Properties for Casper Business Center purchase (passed, Gamroth abstained)
• Approved Resolution 22-58: Lease agreement with Mountain West Technologies for building portions (passed, Gamroth abstained)

Work Session

The Casper City Council work session includes discussions on funding considerations for Fire Pension A and I-25 beautification. The council will also review Parkway parking and the benefits of wayfinding signs.

• Funding considerations for Fire Pension A
• I-25 Beautification follow-up
• Parkway Parking update
• Benefits of Wayfinding Signs
• Perpetual Care Corpus discussion

The Casper City Council held a work session and gave informal approval (thumbs up) to several items, including establishing a $4.9M sinking fund to cover the Fire A Pension obligation, expanding the parkway parking program citywide with a reduced permit fee, and moving forward with a $30.615M minimum perpetual care corpus. They also endorsed staff recommendations for I-25 beautification, including RGB lighting and a diamond form liner design. These are work session decisions, not formal votes, and will require future formal approval.

• Approved moving forward with $4.9M sinking fund for Fire A Pension obligation
• Expanded parkway parking program citywide, permit fee set at $100 first year, $50 renewal
• Approved reimbursing $150 to citizens who purchased parkway permits under old fee
• Endorsed $30.615M minimum perpetual care corpus, to be formally approved later
• Gave thumbs up to I-25 beautification recommendations, including RGB lighting and diamond form liner
• Directed staff to revisit parkway parking program in one year

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council pre-meeting features presentations regarding an Open Container Area and WAM Summer Convention Voting Delegates. The agenda also includes a review of the upcoming meeting agenda.

• Presentation on Open Container Area
• Presentation on WAM Summer Convention Voting Delegates
• Agenda Review

The Casper City Council held a pre-meeting to discuss agenda items, including the open container area, WAM Summer Convention delegates, and agenda review. They directed staff to keep the open container closing time at 10 p.m. rather than change it to 9 p.m. They also agreed to require security screenings before council meetings. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Directed staff to keep open container closing time at 10 p.m. (no vote)
• Agreed councilmembers should pass through security screenings before meetings (no vote)

City Council

The Casper City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a microbrewery liquor license for Frontier Brewing Company. The council will also consider several service contracts, including weed mowing and sewer rehabilitation. Additionally, members will review an ordinance for Coates Road asphalt surfacing improvements.

• Public hearing for Frontier Brewing Company microbrewery liquor license at 150 West 2nd Street
• Ordinance for Coates Road Asphalt Surfacing Improvements (Local Assessment District No. 158)
• Contract with Wyoming Roofing, LLC for Fire Station No. 3 roof replacement
• Contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for North Platte Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
• Rejection of all bids received for the City Hall Project S.A.F.E. Building Remodel

Work Session

The Casper City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items requiring direction. Topics include Project Safe, police response to alarms, and potential changes to the hotels/lodging ordinance.

• Direction requested for Project Safe
• Discussion on police response to alarms
• Proposed changes to Hotels/Lodging Ordinance
• 311 Council training information

The Casper City Council held a work session and supported staff recommendations to reject all five bids for the Project S.A.F.E. City Hall remodel, which came in around $6M against a $2.5M budget, and to reevaluate the project scope. They also gave thumbs up to proceed with amending the police alarm ordinance and a resolution to assess false alarm fees, and to move forward with previously discussed hotel/lodging ordinance changes. No formal votes were taken; these were consensus directions for future action.

• Supported rejecting all five Project S.A.F.E. bids and reevaluating scope (consensus)
• Supported amending police alarm ordinance and assessing false alarm fees (consensus)
• Supported moving forward with previously addressed hotel/lodging ordinance changes (consensus)
• Agreed to add unsafe structure ordinance follow-up to a future work session agenda (consensus)
• Agreed to add life jacket requirements on North Platte River as a future agenda item (consensus)

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council will hold a pre-meeting featuring presentations on two items. The agenda includes information regarding the Indoor Sports Complex and food truck parking at the OYD Parking Lot.

• Presentation: Indoor Sports Complex
• Presentation: OYD Parking Lot Food Truck Parking
• Agenda Review

City Council

The council will discuss establishing security screening policies for meetings and a new microbrewery liquor license. The agenda also includes police service contracts and various infrastructure projects. A public hearing for the brewery is set for April 19, 2022.

• Public hearing date for Frontier Brewing Company microbrewery license
• Policy regarding security screenings at City Council meetings
• Contract with Off Duty Management, Inc. for police services
• Purchase of a John Deere backhoe loader for $120,747.16
• Ordinance for Coates Road asphalt surfacing improvements

The Casper City Council approved $2,730,949.79 in bills and claims, adopted several resolutions including a contract with Off Duty Management and a security screening policy, and passed an ordinance for Local Assessment District No. 158. The council also approved consent resolutions for various projects and a backhoe purchase, and rejected a bid for the Highland Cemetery Irrigation Improvements project.

• Approved $2,730,949.79 in bills and claims
• Adopted Resolution 22-35 authorizing contract with Off Duty Management, Inc.
• Adopted Resolution 22-36 amending councilmember attendance guidelines for pre-meetings
• Adopted Resolution 22-37 establishing security screening policy at council meetings
• Approved Ordinance No. 4-22 for Local Assessment District No. 158 (first reading)
• Approved 8 consent resolutions including LAD lien release, easement, and project agreements
• Authorized purchase of John Deere 310SL backhoe for $120,747.16
• Rejected bid for Highland Cemetery Irrigation Improvements Project No. 21-029

Work Session

The Casper City Council will consider moving forward with the 10-Year Destination Plan. The work session also includes reviews of the Complete Street Plan and gambling establishment licensing enforcement. Additionally, the council will discuss professional service agreements for audit and investment advisor services.

• 10-Year Destination Plan approval
• Complete Street Plan overview
• Gambling establishment licensing/enforcement
• Audit Services Professional Services Agreement approval
• Preliminary personnel budget discussion

The Casper City Council held a work session and gave general direction to implement a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and salary step increases for employees in the FY23 personnel budget. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational and directional. The council also discussed the 10-Year Destination Plan, Complete Streets Plan, gambling revenue, and audit and investment services, but no decisions were made.

• Gave general direction for FY23 personnel budget to include a COLA and step increase (no formal vote)
• Discussed but did not act on 10-Year Destination Plan
• Discussed but did not act on Complete Streets Plan
• Discussed gambling revenue split and possible lobbying for change
• Discussed audit services RFP recommendation for Ketel Thorstensen
• Discussed investment advisory RFP recommendation for First Interstate Wealth Management

City Council

The Casper City Council will review several infrastructure and equipment contracts. Proposed items include wastewater plant maintenance, Senior Center parking lot improvements, and a new microbrewery liquor license.

• Public hearing for Stahoo's Brewery and Taproom liquor license
• $345,307 contract for 2022 CPU Asphalt Repair
• $247,950 agreement for Senior Center Parking Lot Improvements
• $187,959 purchase of a new 24-passenger bus for Visit Casper
• $92,981.80 purchase of Scott regulators and SCBAs

The Casper City Council approved the March 15, 2022 bills and claims totaling $1,830,144.84, and authorized a new microbrewery liquor license for Stahoo's Brewery and Taproom. Eight consent resolutions were passed, including contracts for wastewater treatment, asphalt repair, and a senior center parking lot. The council also approved a sole-source purchase of fire equipment and a new bus for Visit Casper.

• Approved $1,830,144.84 in bills and claims (unanimous)
• Authorized Microbrewery Liquor License No. 9 for Stahoo's Brewery and Taproom (Pollock abstained)
• Approved 8 consent resolutions including Riley Industrial Services contract ($59,143), Andritz Separation purchase order ($114,259.11), Wayne Coleman Construction asphalt repair ($345,307), Treto Construction senior center parking lot ($247,950), ConvergeOne mobile telephone positions ($44,442.24), RAISE grant application, 5150 Tourism bus agreement, and Civil Engineering Professionals Garden Creek Loop Trail plan ($60,000)
• Authorized sole-source purchase of 30 Scott Regulators and 5 Scott SCBAs from Sea Western Firefighting Equipment ($92,981.80)
• Authorized purchase of one 24-passenger bus for Visit Casper from Creative Bus Sales ($187,959)
• Authorized $125,062.02 in Council Goals Funds for FY2015-2016 Community Promotions Events

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council pre-meeting will discuss facility naming rights and a RAISE Grant. The agenda also covers community promotions and the 5150 Tourism Development Agreement.

• Facility Naming Rights
• RAISE Grant
• 5150 Tourism Development Agreement
• Community Promotions

The Casper City Council gave informal direction (thumbs up) to provide $25,000 for community promotions funding and to charge organizations 50% of in-kind facility fees. They also approved pursuing a third-party contract for facility naming rights and applying for a $250,000 RAISE grant. The 5150 Tourism Development Agreement discussion was deferred until Visit Casper could present.

• Approved $25K for community promotions funding (informal thumbs up)
• Approved 50% in-kind facility fee for selected events (informal thumbs up)
• Approved pursuing third-party contract for facility naming rights (informal thumbs up)
• Approved pursuing $250K RAISE grant (informal thumbs up)
• Deferred 5150 Tourism Development Agreement discussion

City Council

The Council will consider ordinance changes to ward boundaries and various municipal contracts. This includes a sole source purchase for police cameras and diesel fuel shipments for the Solid Waste Division. The meeting also sets public hearing dates for road improvements and a brewery license.

• $62,873.70 purchase of in-car video, computers, and body cameras from PCN Strategies Inc.
• $125,000 total cost for diesel fuel shipments for the Solid Waste Division
• Ordinance amending City of Casper Ward Boundaries
• Public hearing date for Stahoo's Brewery and Taproom liquor license
• Public hearing date for Coates Road Asphalt Surfacing Improvements

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council pre-meeting includes presentations on the purchase of SCBA regulators and contractual police services management. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding 2023 interim topics.

• Purchase of SCBA Regulators
• Contractual Police Services Management
• Discussion of 2023 Interim Topics

Work Session

The Casper City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items. The council will seek direction regarding bar and grill licenses, the FWC management agreement renewal, and I-25 and Center Street.

• Bar & Grill License Direction Requested
• FWC Management Agreement Renewal
• I-25 & Center Street Follow-Up
• Take Home Program discussion

The Casper City Council gave informal direction to move forward with an amendment to the Oak View Group management agreement for the Ford Wyoming Center, including a ten-year term and potential capital improvements. They also directed staff on the bar and grill liquor license application process, discussed the I-25/Center Street beautification project without final decisions, and reviewed the police take-home vehicle program. No formal votes were taken; all items were work session discussions.

• Directed staff to move forward with OVG management agreement amendment (informal consensus)
• Directed staff to accept bar and grill license applications in March-April, presentations in May, decision by June 1
• Declined to select form liner options for I-25/Center Street project
• Requested future work session to review amenity options for I-25/Center Street project
• Requested presentation on wayfinding signage benefits
• Agreed to consider railroad bridge painting as capital project in next fiscal year

City Council

The Casper City Council approved $2,184,539.01 in bills and claims, renewed annual liquor licenses (excluding Grace Partners' Spotlight Lounge), and passed a zone change for 104 and 110 South Beverly Street from R-2 to C-2. They also approved six consent resolutions, including a $187,959 bus purchase and a lease with the Casper Soccer Club, and authorized several appointments and vehicle purchases.

• Approved $2,184,539.01 in bills and claims (unanimous)
• Renewed annual liquor licenses, amended to remove Grace Partners LC d/b/a Spotlight Lounge (passed; Pollock abstained)
• Approved Ordinance 2-22 rezoning 104 and 110 South Beverly Street from R-2 to C-2 (passed)
• Approved Ordinance 3-22 amending ward boundaries on second reading (passed)
• Approved six consent resolutions including bus purchase, Wolf Creek Ten Addition, and soccer complex lease (passed)
• Authorized purchase of six police vehicles from Greiner Motors for $239,496 (passed)
• Appointed Martin J. Axlund to Civil Service Commission (passed)
• Authorized Trihydro Corporation Phase II environmental site assessment (passed)

Pre-Meeting

This pre-meeting for the Casper City Council contains only procedural items. The session includes a legislative review and an agenda review.

• Legislative Review
• Agenda Review

The Casper City Council pre-meeting on February 15, 2022, focused on legislative updates and agenda review. City Manager Napier reported on several legislative items, including a special taxation district bill, and noted that the film production incentives program failed. He also announced that Grace Partners, d/b/a Spotlight Lounge, withdrew their request to renew their Bar and Grill Liquor License for 2022-2023, and suggested amending the motion to renew liquor licenses accordingly. The Council supported hearing citizen testimony on contractor standards at the next work session, with further discussion deferred.

• Reviewed legislative items, including special taxation district, direct distribution, pharmaceutical, industrial sighting, and Fire Fund A bills.
• Noted the film production incentives program failed in the legislature.
• Acknowledged withdrawal of Grace Partners' liquor license renewal request and suggested amending the motion.
• Supported hearing citizen testimony on contractor standards at the next work session, with further discussion later.

Work Session

The Casper City Council will review Budget Amendment #2 for approval. The council also seeks direction on community promotions process changes and the Visit Casper bus partnership.

• Budget Amendment #2
• Community Promotions Process Changes
• Visit Casper Bus Partnership
• Police Department Liquor Report
• Council Committee Assignments

The Casper City Council gave conceptual approval to a new community promotions process, partnering with Visit Casper to form a third-party board that would recommend event funding, with the city providing in-kind support and Visit Casper cash. The council also endorsed a bus partnership with Visit Casper, where the city would own and store the bus but Visit Casper would handle major maintenance. No formal votes were taken; these were work session directives to staff.

• Directed staff to form a board for community promotions with Visit Casper
• Endorsed Visit Casper bus partnership, with city owning bus and Visit Casper handling major maintenance
• Added false alarm fee discussion to future work session agenda
• Added police vehicle program evaluation to future work session agenda
• Directed staff to contact Airline Advisory Board and Alcohol Dealer Board about meeting status

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council pre-meeting includes presentations regarding the municipal court and the WyoStar II State Investment Pool. The council will also discuss investment policy.

• Municipal Court update presentation
• WyoStar II State Investment Pool presentation
• Investment Policy presentation

The Casper City Council held a pre-meeting with updates from Municipal Court Judge Cally Martinez and discussions on the WyoStar II state investment pool and investment policy. No formal decisions were made; the WyoStar II item was noted as being on the consent agenda for the regular meeting. Council members discussed potential changes to investment broker selection, including local preference options, but no action was taken.

• No formal decisions made during pre-meeting
• WyoStar II state investment pool item placed on consent agenda for regular meeting

City Council

The council will consider ordinances regarding ward boundaries and property zoning changes. The agenda also includes accepting state grants for regional response equipment and approving various vehicle purchases for city departments. A public hearing date will be set for the Fiscal Year 2022 budget amendment.

• Ordinance amending City of Casper ward boundaries
• $400,000 agreement for College Drive Multi-Use Pathway
• Acceptance of Homeland Security grants totaling $127,926 for regional response equipment
• Purchase of a new pneumatic roller for $96,252 and various trucks for city departments
• New resort liquor license for Hilton Garden Inn at 1150 North Poplar

The Casper City Council approved the Eagle Valley subdivision on third reading, including a vacation/replat and zone change from R-2 to R-3, with two abstentions. They also approved a zone change for 104 and 110 South Beverly Street on second reading, and authorized a resort liquor license for the Hilton Garden Inn. The council approved the February 1 bills and claims totaling $1,369,636.07 and several consent resolutions and purchases.

• Approved Eagle Valley subdivision vacation/replat and zone change to R-3 (third reading, 2 abstentions)
• Approved zone change for 104 and 110 South Beverly Street (second reading)
• Authorized Resort Liquor License No. 1 for Hilton Garden Inn at 1150 North Poplar
• Approved $1,369,636.07 in bills and claims
• Adopted 7 consent resolutions including grants and agreements
• Authorized purchases: pneumatic roller ($96,252), pickup truck ($31,864), truck chassis ($99,503)
• Rejected all bids for landfill leachate structure enclosures (project 19-061)
• Authorized $148,639.89 reduction of debt for 135 North Ash Street lease

Work Session

The Casper City Council will review an athletic field operation agreement and engineering consultants. The council will also receive information regarding a two-way to one-way street proposal.

• Athletic Field Operation Agreement
• Engineering Consultants
• Two-Way to One-Way Proposal

The Casper City Council discussed outsourcing engineering services, athletic field management, and a two-way to one-way street conversion. No formal votes were taken, but the Council expressed support for pursuing a multi-party lease agreement for athletic fields, including Mike Lansing Field, with a term of five to ten years. Staff will explore the lease with multiple user groups, with provisions for maintenance, insurance, and field sharing.

• Supported pursuing multi-party lease for athletic fields (5-10 years)
• Discussed outsourcing vs. in-house engineering services
• No action on two-way to one-way street conversion
• No formal votes taken at work session

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding zone changes for South Beverly Street and the Eagle Valley Addition. The agenda also includes resolutions for infrastructure projects and a new liquor license application.

• $1,682,029.01 agreement with 71 Construction, Inc. for Derington Addition watermain replacements
• Zone change for 104 and 110 South Beverly Street
• Second reading ordinance for Eagle Valley Addition subdivision and zone change
• $42,593.04 purchase of residential trash containers from Ameri-tech Equipment Company
• New resort liquor license application for Hilton Garden Inn at 1150 North Poplar

The Casper City Council approved a zone change for 104 and 110 South Beverly Street on first reading, and approved the Eagle Valley Subdivision ordinance on second reading. The council also approved a $1.99 million bills and claims list, established a public hearing for a new liquor license, and adopted seven consent resolutions. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved zone change for 104 and 110 South Beverly Street (first reading)
• Approved Eagle Valley Subdivision ordinance (second reading)
• Approved $1,987,323.98 in bills and claims
• Established Feb 1, 2022 public hearing for Hilton Garden Inn liquor license
• Cancelled and rescheduled ward boundaries public hearing to Feb 1, 2022
• Adopted 7 consent resolutions (22-4 through 22-10)
• Reappointed Michael Bell and John Lawson to CPU Advisory Board
• Authorized $42,593.04 for residential trash containers

Pre-Meeting

The Casper City Council pre-meeting includes presentations regarding Derington Addition Watermain Replacements and Resort Liquor License No. 1. The agenda also features an update from the Youth Empowerment Council.

• Youth Empowerment Council Update
• Derington Addition Watermain Replacements
• Resort Liquor License No. 1 review

The Casper City Council held a pre-meeting on January 18, 2022, and heard updates from the Youth Empowerment Council, a watermain replacement project, and a resort liquor license application. No formal votes were taken. Council gave provisional approval for the City Manager to advocate for a non-profit indoor sports complex near the Ford Wyoming Center, with the understanding that the City would not have a financial stake.

• Provisional approval for City Manager to advocate for indoor sports complex near Ford Wyoming Center
• Heard Youth Empowerment Council update on activities and SPAT outreach
• Discussed Derington Addition watermain replacements (no action)
• Discussed Resort Liquor License No. 1 application (no action)

City Council

The council will discuss the authority of city inspectors over licensed contractors and request direction on I-25 and Center Street enhancements. Additionally, members will consider moving forward with an investment policy approval.

• City inspectors authority/oversight of licensed contractors
• I-25 & Center Street enhancements
• Investment Policy approval
• North Platte River Park No. 2 Subdivision

The Casper City Council held a work session and discussed, but did not formally vote on, several items. They directed City Manager Napier to review ordinances related to contractor licensing and building inspector authority, with a formal proposal to come back later. They also discussed I-25 interchange enhancements, investment policy changes, rezoning of North Platte Park, and the 2022 legislative agenda, but took no final action on these items.

• Directed staff to review contractor licensing ordinances and return with a formal proposal
• Discussed I-25 & Center Street enhancements; no action taken, to be revisited
• Discussed investment policy changes; resolution to be brought back for formal consideration
• Discussed North Platte Park rezoning; agreed to discuss again at a future work session
• Reviewed legislative agenda items; no formal action taken

City Council

The Casper City Council will elect its Mayor and Vice-Mayor for the 2022 calendar year. The meeting also includes setting public hearing dates for zoning changes and reviewing several city contracts.

• Election of Mayor and Vice-Mayor for 2022
• Irrigation pump station improvements up to $201,430
• Solid waste gate agreement with SWI, LLC for $105,600
• Zone change for 104 and 110 South Beverly Street
• Liquor license transfer for 739 North Center Street

The Casper City Council approved the January 4, 2022 bills and claims totaling $1,327,979.53, elected Councilmember Pacheco as Mayor and Councilmember Freel as Vice-Mayor for 2022, and approved the first reading of an ordinance to create the Eagle Valley Subdivision. The council also authorized the transfer of Retail Liquor License No. 3 to 307 Racing Management, Inc., and adopted three consent resolutions for professional services and a lease agreement. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals and appointments.

• Approved $1,327,979.53 in bills and claims (unanimous)
• Elected Councilmember Pacheco as Mayor for 2022 (unanimous)
• Elected Councilmember Freel as Vice-Mayor for 2022 (Freel abstained)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 1-22 for Eagle Valley Subdivision (Freel and Engebretsen abstained)
• Authorized transfer of Retail Liquor License No. 3 to 307 Racing Management (Gamroth and Pollock recused)
• Adopted Resolutions 22-1, 22-2, 22-3 for contracts and lease (unanimous)
• Designated official newspapers and approved depositories for 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed John Lee to Amoco Reuse Agreement Joint Powers Board (unanimous)

Pre-Meeting

This meeting consists of procedural items only. The only item listed on the agenda is an agenda review.

• Agenda Review

The Casper City Council held a brief pre-meeting on January 4, 2022, to review the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the agenda was reviewed without comment or changes, and the meeting adjourned after one minute.

• Agenda reviewed with no changes or comments